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Richard G. Cocovich
1945 - 2017
Richard G. Cocovich
1945 - 2017
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BORN
1945
DIED
2017
Richard Cocovich Obituary
PACOLET, SC-- Mr. Richard G. Cocovich, 71, of Rockport Way Pacolet, SC died Monday, July 3, 2017 in Spartanburg Medical Center.
Rich was born on Oct. 28, 1945 in Iselin, Pa., the son of Mario R. Cocovich and Helen (Sobieray) Cocovich. He married Andrea Catania Cocovich on Sept. 2, 1967. They were residents of Indiana, Pa. for 31 years prior to relocating to Union Co., SC in 1998.
Rich graduated from Elders Ridge High School in 1963 where he was an exceptional athlete. He excelled as a baseball player and was a team member of the West Lebanon and Creekside baseball teams. Rich was a coach for Delaney Chevrolet Little League Team and for the Indiana Senior Legion team.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Pittsburgh Steeler fan.
Rich worked in the banking industry for 25 years and at Diamond Medical Supply in Indiana, Pa. for 10- years before retirement. He was a 25- year member of the Elks in Indiana, Pa.
Rich was an expert accordionist and was well-known in Pennsylvania for this talent and ability. He was proud to be a member of several polka bands and was a perfect fit with his light-hearted spirit and good-naturedness. Rich will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by Andrea, his beloved wife of 49 years, his son Richard M. Cocovich (Beth) of Hilton Head, SC, and daughter Michol Cocovich (Steve Anderson and Sasha and Erik Anderson) of Cranberry Twp., Pa., and his grandson and best friend Alessandro Cocovich. He is also survived by his father-in-law Charles C.Catania, sister-in-law Michol Catania, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Charla and Paul Rots, nieces and nephew Debi (Joe) Nagy, goddaughter Caren (Rick) Falascino, Jennifer Demor, and Greg (Lori) Lezanic, several great nieces and nephews, one great-great nephew, goddaughter Lisa Burkett, and numerous cousins and friends in many states. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Darlene and Charles Lezanic, mother-in-law Jean Verona Catania, brother-in-law Charles S. Catania and nephew and godson PJ Rots.
The family will be holding private services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 951, Union, SC 29379.
The S.R. Holcombe
Funeral Home, Inc.
www.holcombefuneralhomes.com
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Andrea Cocovich
July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025
R-Always on my mind, forever in my heart.-A.
Andrea Catania Cocovich
October 28, 2024
R-Happy Heavenly Birthday!
Always on my mind forever in my heart! -A
Andrea Catania Cocovich
September 2, 2024
R-Happy Anniversary! Sept. 2, 1967!
Always on my mind. Forever in my Heart!--A.
Andrea Catania Cocovich
July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024
R-Always on my mind; Forever in my Heart-A.
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Andrea Catania Cocovich
October 28, 2023
R-Happy Heavenly Birthday! Always on my mind-forever in my heart.
"It was almost like a song." --A
Andrea Cocovich
September 2, 2023
R-Always on my mind- forever in my heart. Especially on Sept. 2nd.
Happy Anniversary. A.
Andrea Catania Cocovich
July 3, 2023
R- Always on my mind; Forever in my heart-A
Andrea Catania Cocovich
September 2, 2022
September 2, 1967
R-Always on my mind. Forever in my heart!
-A
Andrea Catania Cocovich
July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022
R.-Always on my mind. Forever in my heart. A.
Andrea Catania Cocovich
September 2, 2021
R-Al di la, ci sei tu-A
Andrea Catania Cocovich
July 3, 2021
R-Always on my mind; forever in my heart-A
Andrea Catania Cocovich
October 28, 2020
10/28/20
R.
Happy Birthday!
“The Wonder of You”
A.
Andrea Catania Cocovich
September 2, 2020
R—Sept. 2, 1967. “Old Cape Cod”
53 years
Always on my mind; forever in my heart—A
Andrea
July 3, 2020
July 3, 2020
R-Always on my mind; forever in my heart.A
October 28, 2019
R. Happy Birthday in Heaven. A.
10/28/2019
September 2, 2019
R: Always on my mind; forever in my heart.
The Duprees said it best! A
9/2/19
July 3, 2018
Always on our minds; forever in our hearts
7/3/18
Carol Cocovich nugent
September 9, 2017
Carol cocovich nugent 248 437 0869
September 1, 2017
R- if anyone now asked me what happiness is, I would say it is a September day in New England. 9-2-67.
Always on my mind; forever in my heart. A
Quanisha Savage
July 17, 2017
Andrea & family,
I send my deepest condolence. I pray that God gives you the strength you need to go through this difficult time. I know Rich will be deeply missed and I know you will always cherish the lovely memories.
With Love, Quanisha Savage
Susan Rosensteel Scarnato
July 8, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. Rich was in my school class from 1st grade thought graduation. He was a great guy.
Michele Gonos
July 8, 2017
Rich was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. We worked with Rich at S&T Bank. Our deepest sympathy is with your family at this time of sorrow. Let the many happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Michele & Karl
Stan Semuskie
July 8, 2017
Sorry for your loss, Rich and his family were very good friends of our family in Iselin. He taught my brother Alex the accordion many years ago, we I was 4 years younger but I always looked up to him, he was always willing to give me and the other younger guys tips on baseball, basketball and whatever sport we were attempting back in Iselin.. I am sure he will be greatly missed.
Jack Yard
July 8, 2017
rich was a great guy.when i was underclassman at elders ridge and on the basketball team rich helped me and was a great according player in polka bands. i will miss rich very much. prayers to the family. all those was lucky enough to know him will miss him
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